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What is Carob Fiber and Where is it Used?
28 October 2026
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In addition to sugar, the pulp of the carob fruit contains a significant amount of dietary fiber and polyphenols. After the sugars are removed with water, the remaining, insoluble fiber-rich part can be processed into a functional food ingredient called "carob fiber". What distinguishes this fiber from many other fiber sources is that it carries a high amount of polyphenols due to its structure.
Read MoreUse of Carob in Bread and Bakery Products
24 October 2026
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Carob flour (powder) is a raw material that bakery product manufacturers are increasingly interested in with its fiber, natural sugar and phenolic compound content. While it contributes color, aroma and nutritional value in bread, cakes, biscuits and gluten-free products, it also significantly changes the behavior of the dough.
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